Awesöme Orchestra Session 76: Outdoor Big Band and Wind Ensemble Session

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*MUSICIAN SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED*

WHEN: Sunday, September 19, 2021, 2–5pm

WHERE: YMTC's outdoor stage @ Aquatic Park, 2925 Bolivar Dr.., Berkeley, CA
The space is located at the south end of Aquatic Park on YMTC's campus. If you're driving, it is very important to use Google Maps to navigate there, as Apple Maps and other programs will often send you to the north end of the park, which does not provide access to the venue.

(Our back up location is Sports Basement (same date & time) in the case of inclement weather or if AQI is above 100. We’ll notify all players and audience members 24-48 hours before if we need to change venues. If COVID numbers pose a dangerous risk, we'll postpone or cancel altogether)

COST: Free for musicians and audience (Please note that musicians are capped at 70 players total and MUST sign-up to participate. Similarly, there is a limit of 30 total audience members, who must also RSVP to attend)

TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: There are multiple bus routes that drop off just a 5-10 minute walk from the venue (AC Transit 57, 36, or 29 lines and the Emeryville Go-Round Shellmound/Powell or Hollis lines). The area is next to a public park and safe to walk through, though we recommend reaching out to other players on our discord server to set up a walking group or carpool! (https://discord.com/invite/UvCFQTsZrA)

There will be free parking just across from the venue on the access road. Your section's ambassador will email out a parking permit the week before that you can print at home and display on your dashboard.

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Safety is our top priority!
*** Please note that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this session. ***
Awesöme Orchestra staff will ask you to present this proof before entering the outdoor venue. California residents may get a digital copy of their vaccine record at: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

This is an outdoor session. All attendees will be REQUIRED to wear face masks when not actively playing their instrument or drinking.

We will be slightly more spread out than normal, but we won’t be keeping six feet between players. Musicians are welcome to sit one player per stand if they wish.

**IMPORTANT**
If you are feeling ill, or you’re taking care of someone who is sick, we ask that you not attend this session. Deciding to sit this one out for health or safety reasons is entirely your call and we look forward to having you join us at a session in the future.

SCHEDULE AND INSTRUMENTATION conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler, Associate Artistic Director Brian McCune, and special guest conductor TBA

2:00-3:00pm: John Williams - "Yoda's Theme" and "The Forest Battle" from Star Wars Trilogy arr. by Donald Hunsberger (8')

flutes I-IV (two double piccolo), oboes I-II, english horn, bassoons I-II, E-flat clarinet, clarinet I-III (B-flat), bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, horn I-VI (F), trumpet I-VI (B-flat) (two double piccolo trumpet, one doubles flugelhorn), trombone I-II, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, timpani, percussion I-VI (snare drum, crash cymbals, marimba, suspended cymbals, bass drum, triangle, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, bongos, tom-toms), piano/celesta, harp

3:15-4:00pm: Dale Trumbore - Fearless Canyon (7')

piccolo, flutes I-II, oboe, clarinets I-III (B-flat), bass clarinet, bassoon, alto sax I-II, tenor sax, bari sax, horn I-II (F), trumpet I-III (B-flat), trombone I-II, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, timpani, percussion I-IV (triangle, suspended cymbal, bass drum, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone)

4:15-5:00pm: Gustav Holst - "Uranus" from The Planets arr. for big band by Jeremy Levy (6')

alto sax I-II, tenor sax I-II, bari sax, trumpets I-IV (B-flat), trombones I-IV, piano, electric guitar, drum set, electric bass

SHEET MUSIC and reference recordings for upcoming open sessions can always be found on Google Drive at: bit.ly/AOCOpenSession

We'll provide chairs, sheet music, and free beer and non-alcoholic beverages - MUSICIANS please bring your own music stand, water bottles, layers, and sunscreen.

The sign-up deadline for all sections is Friday, September 10 - BUT WE EXPECT TO HIT OUR SECTION CAPS and OVERALL 70 MUSICIAN CAPACITY BEFORE THAT - so be sure to sign up early! You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by Monday, September 13 (check your spam filters if this is your first session). Email your ambassadors if you haven't heard back by Monday 9/13 EOD. (Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone.) Their information can be found at www.awesomeorchestra.com/section-ambassadors

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Email *

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Name *

What personal pronoun do you use? (example: she/her, they/them) *

Are you fully vaccinated? (Please note that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend this session) *

Yes

PRIMARY INSTRUMENT *

Please check the one you most want to play for this session and see below for secondary instruments.

SECONDARY INSTRUMENT(S)

Check all that apply

flute (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

piccolo

oboe (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

English horn

clarinet (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

E-flat clarinet

bass clarinet

bassoon

saxophone (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

alto sax

tenor sax

bari sax

horn (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

trumpet (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

trombone (this section is currently FULL, but you can still sign up to be on the waitlist)

bass trombone

euphonium

tuba

percussion

piano

guitar

harp

bass

Check this box if you would like to participate, but have difficulty procuring access to an instrument to practice with beforehand or perform with during the session on September 19. We are excited to be in the early stages of creating a system for a free instrument lending library. One of our staff members will reach out to you with more details if we have an instrument that you can borrow!

I'm in need of an instrument

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Is this your first time signing up to play with us? *

(If yes, then check for an introductory email from your section's ambassador sometime a week or more before the event.)

Yes, I'm new to playing with the group!

No, I've signed up to play with y'all before.

If this is your first time signing up to play with us, please tell us a little about your musical background (playing experience, ensembles, favorite genres, what you love about playing in orchestras, etc.) to help us best assign parts! Just to be clear, we don't ever require auditions or resumes, but we want to help make this experience as awesome as possible for you!

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